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Month: January 2017

plantain chips are “not yo mama’s potato chips” 😉 although many people like to enjoy them fried, they are just as delicious when baked (and seriously, the baked version is soooooo good). so here’s a very easy recipe for baked plantain chips that you can try and see for yourself! let me know if you make … More baked plantain chips

so the Oscar nominations were just announced and with the Super Bowl just a few weeks away – both of these big upcoming events have me dreaming of a home theater (or media room). which are now on my wednesday wish list. here are my 5favs – which ones do you like? Photo by Locati Architects … More wednesday wish list: home theater

I’m revisiting my eat-in-color series to find ways to eat healthy green foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. here are 5favs recipes to consider. what are your favorite ways to get in some healthy greens? 🥒🍏🥑 (and please note: my sincere apologies for those who received an incomplete pre-scheduled email on Monday, I will be more careful in the … More eating greens.

sometimes I crave granola, and today was just one of those days. I wanted something very easy and quick, and I found it with Martha Stewart’s peanut butter granola bars. I made just a few changes to the original recipe (swapping peanut butter for chocolate hazelnut butter for one) but it filled my need for granola … More chocolate hazelnut granola bars.

for my wednesday wish list, it’s about my dream dining room. so in my searching and poking around, I was inspired by Arhaus‘ dining rooms and dining room tables, but especially the Kensington Collection which (as seen in the image below) creates a setting that just screams casual elegance — my personal preference in a dining room (from the table to the different seating options … More wednesday wish list: dining room

Pantone’s 2017 color of the year is greenery. which makes me especially happy during this cold month of January because it evokes a sense of renewal and revitalization (and impatience – I already can’t wait for spring). 😉 how would you use this vibrant color? here are my 5favs. share yours! (all images via houzz.com) 1. … More get greenery.

as the saying goes, when you have lemons – make lemonade. and I’m taking that literally. 😉 we grew some fresh mint this year and used it to make the best lemonade. surprisingly, it was even more refreshing on a cold night (it made us immediately want summer). so when you have lemons, make … More when you have lemons…